Coon Rapids home explosion: Fire chief briefs media

City officials say one person was pulled from a home explosion Wednesday afternoon in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Crews responded to 104th Avenue NW west of Palm Street NW just before 3 p.m. for the explosion and fire. At the time of the explosion, one person was inside the home. They were rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center with what officials say are critical injuries.

Family escapes MN house fire, explosion

A family that escaped a house fire and explosion in Eden Prairie earlier this month is recounting the scary moments and thanking the community for an outpouring of support after they lost everything.

St. Paul mosque fire believed to be arson

A fire at the Oromo American Tawhid Islamic Center in St. Paul is being investigated as possible arson. The mosque was not occupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.